Alice Vernon is the author of "Ghosted," a new book that examines 200 years of ghost hunting, including communication by séance and sleuthing through haunted houses. I couldn't resist delving into this interesting topic. Here's my review.
Category: history
“A Perfect Turmoil: Walter E. Fernald and the Struggle to Care for America’s Disabled”
A new book rescues from obscurity a largely forgotten figure in American history. It's an engaging read, surpringly so given the many names and facts involved, but that's a testament to the author, Alex Green. He's got a magic touch.
A 2024 favorite, notebooks, and the return of Monsignor O’Flaherty
Some good books, thoughtful and unputdownable, one coming soon, each promising escape of a kind that’s a great way to either end the year or start the new one.
A genius, a horse, and the atom bomb
Here is a wonderful biography. I just finished it, as I continue to read books with large page counts (instead of adding them to the reading table and avoiding them). Also, two new books, fiction, and nonfiction. Should someone ask me what to read next, these two would be top of the list.
The Longest Chapter 